ProtoArc Backlit Bluetooth Ergonomic Keyboard, EK01 Plus Full Size Wireless Split Keyboard with Dual Bluetooth and USB, Cushioned Wrist Rest, Rechargeable, Compatible with Windows/Mac/Android, Green

I picked up this keyboard to replace my aging Microsoft ergonomic model in my office setup, and it's been a fantastic switch. I specifically chose this one for a couple of key reasons that really matter to me. First, unlike many traditional ergonomic keyboards that tilt up from the back (which always looks uncomfortable—I cringe watching coworkers type on those setups; it just hurts my hands to see), this one tilts up from the front. That forward slope feels much more natural for long typing sessions and keeps my wrists in a healthier position right away. Second, it has short-travel keys with a nice, responsive feel (short press/action), and I swear my typing speed has noticeably increased since switching. The split, curved design with the full-size layout and cushioned wrist rest makes everything feel more natural and less strained—my hands and forearms thank me after hours of work. I'm using the USB receiver option and connectivity is solid. Haven't tried Bluetooth. Battery life is impressive too—I've only needed to charge it once on the day I got it, and it's still going strong weeks later. Rechargeable via USB-C, no hassle. At this price point, it's an absolute steal compared to pricier ergonomic options. Build quality feels premium with the grey-black color scheme looking sleek on my desk. If you're looking for a comfortable, wireless ergonomic keyboard that actually improves your typing experience and posture without breaking the bank, this is it. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. 5 stars—highly recommended!

This keyboard is a delight to use. I wasn't sure if I would be happy with this type of keyboard as I am a fast touch-typist (over 100 wpm) and had read that the type of keys like this keyboard uses weren't that good for fast typing. But I've found exactly the opposite to be true. I'm actually typing faster now on this keyboard! The ergonomic design is perfect for maintaining a healthy posture for your wrists while typing. I like the cushioned palm rest, it really takes the fatigue out of typing for long periods of time. It's a full-size keyboard as well, which is great as I use all of the function and additional keys every day. I like the quietness of the 'clickiness' of the keys. Not overly loud, just a nice responsive sound as I type. The backlighting is truly a plus! I've never had a keyboard with backlighting before and now I wonder how I ever got along with it! Especially for typing in dimly lit areas or at night. It's really versatile as well. It has three ways to connect devices, one WiFi which requires use of the provided dongle, and two Bluetooth connections. I've set mine up to use one Bluetooth for my PC and the other one for my Android phone. I also have the Wifi connector enabled for my PC as a backup. UPDATE: About two months after purchasing, I had some problems with intermittent repeating keys. It didn't happen very often, but often enough that it became annoying to me. The keyboard comes with a two-year factory warranty, so I contacted Protoarc directly. They were so kind and understanding. They helped me troubleshoot the problem and when those steps failed to resolve the issue, they then offered to replace the keyboard free of charge, which I did. Within a week my new keyboard arrived, and it's been rock solid with no repeating keys. I was really impressed with their assistance and quick action to resolve this for me. I highly recommend the Protoarck EK01 Plus keyboard.

I wanted to kick the old Microsoft Sculpt habit. Fine board, good angle, split just right, but the palm rest wore a filthy skin of use and time, ground-in grime in that fabric slab, no clean exit, no easy wipe-down, just the slow accretion of office residue. So the mission was simple enough on paper: find the same fix with fewer complications. Something like the one I already knew how to love, but built for the rag and the spray bottle. Not black, because black peripherals are a bureaucratic color, dead and joyless. Ergonomic, wireless, no nonsense. This keyboard came through. Then kept coming. Rechargeable battery. Backlight humming under the keys like a low-grade neon promise. Setup took maybe a minute, barely enough time for doubt to form. If you’re looking for a keyboard in that lineage—clean lines, split stance, civilized comfort, without the dirt-trap palm rest—this one is a strong substitute. Recommended.

Nice keyboard. I like the way it's laid out. Not only the ergonomic design, the arrow keys separate from the other keys as well. The back-lit keyboard is great for typing in the dim of the evening so I don't have to turn on the overhead light after the sun goes down in my poorly lit room. I used the included USB dongle to connect it to my desktop. It was plug-n-play easy to connect. I am giving it 4 stars only because I wish the keys had a more tactile feedback feel to them. It feels more like a laptop keyboard typing feel rather than a desktop keyboard typing feel. It's something I will get used to I am sure and it's not a real big problem. I would buy this keyboard again knowing what I know now about it. It came with a form fitting cover for the keyboard which can protect it form minor spills and dust. Which was a nice surprise. It was well packaged and came with a quick start card as well as easy to understand detailed instructions.

I really like this keyboard. I do a lot of typing and prefer an ergonomic keyboard to prevent wrist pain. I really like the mechanical keys. They feel solid and have good push-back. I was using a Logitech Wave keyboard, so it's taking a bit of getting used to the way the keys are positioned. But, it keeps my hands straight and I can type really well with it. No sticky keys and relatively quiet keystrokes. The blue keyboard is beautiful and the adjustable back-lighting is a plus. The wrist pad is soft and comfortable. I have this keyboard hooked up to a Linux machine via USB dongle. It made the connection instantly. The only thing that bothers me a tiny bit is that the light is a bit brighter above the F1 key. This is not a big problem, but it does bug me a tad. Also, the Back and Forward media keys don't seem to work when using Spotify, but this could be a compatibility issue with Linux.

After almost 20 years, my Microsoft Natural Keyboard 4000 started to break down on me. I've had to learn to touch type because the letters have worn off over the years. I have been in development/IT/cybersecurity for many years and have carpel tunnel/RSI/whatever-its-called-these-days and a natural keyboard with a split key design is a necessity. But I'm quite picky with my keyboard and wanted to find something that would suit me. This unit fits the bill perfectly. I don't like really loud mechanical keyboards. Some people do but I do not. This keyboard has a good tactile feel to the keystrokes so that I can tell if my presses registered without me having to look at the screen, but it's not so loud that people on my zoom calls ask me to mute my microphone because of the noisy keys. Another feature I like about this one is that it is similar (not identical) to my old unit regarding the wrist rest. It is some type of faux leather with some texture to it, but is also slightly padded. Not so much that it makes it awkward, but just enough to keep it from being too firm. Very comfortable. The keys are spaced appropriately and I had no trouble adjusting to this new keyboard even though the keys are significantly different from my last one. Some of the nice features about this keyboard are that it has volume up/down controls in the center of the keyboard, along with play/back/forward keys too. There are some handy keys available for use with this unit as well, but I'm a pretty simple user. While my last keyboard was usb, this one is wireless, but I had a requirement of not wanting a bluetooth keyboard. I have a KVM switch on my desk for my home laptop and my work laptop, as well as other "mad scientist" computer experiments, and this keyboard allows me to plug in an RF USB receiver into the KVM instead of being forced to use bluetooth. It does have bluetooth and an easy to use switching system for multiple computers (separate buttons included above the numeric keypad), but because I'm sometimes installing operating systems, etc., it is a must for the keyboard to appear as a native USB HID on the target computer. This ProtoArc device works perfectly in that regard and I've had no problems with any computer I've worked on so far, and I've tried at least 7 various units. It works great with my KVM, or plugged directly into the computers. Another feature I didn't think I would care about but has been very handy on quick trips into the office when I do not turn on the overhead light is the backlighting of the keys. I thought this would be very over-rated but has turned out to be the "surprise" utility function for me. overall the feel is great, functionality is superb. I hope to be posting about a new model in about 20 years when the keys are so worn off that I can't tell what key is what anymore. I'll definitely see what ProtoArc has to offer for human input devices at that time as well...

This is my first venture into using a split keys keyboard. I have taken a different job that requires me to type a significant amount of my day. I quickly developed a repetitive motion problem with my left picky from using the shift and CTRL keys to capitalize and copy paste. Using an ergonomic keyboard has changed the location of those keys so I didn't have to strain that finger to type. Additionally, the new position of my hands makes typing a good part of the day much easier on my hands and body. What makes this ergonomic keyboard stand out? The keys near the center remain near standard size. The space in the middle is allowed to naturally be there. The rest of the keyboard layout is similar to all the other 101 key keyboards so you do not have to adapt to a different key placement of special function keys. The media controls are in the space between the keys. I didn't have much of an opinion either way until I started using them to control the volume on the podcasts I listen to. The placement keeps me from having to find the correct controls on the function keys, It is back lit. I am not a trained touch typist and find myself looking at the keys fairly often to reset my fingers on the keys. It is rechargeable. I charge it at the end of the week and have not had a problem with it dying during my work week. If it did all you need to do is connect it to a USB C charging cable and it gets a full charge in about the same time as it does tour cell phone. You can use it while it is charging. The feel is great the keys have a good resistance and a comfortable travel distance when you push them. You might even find yourself pressing a little less. Maybe the most surprising thing is the heft of the unit itself. It weighs a significant amount. Much more than my Logitech I replaced it with. The advantage of this is it stays in place on my desk . I don't feel it sliding as I type. This is a problem, as I do have a lot of hand movement when I type, and I do not find myself having to reposition the keyboard before homing my fingers. When you type it feels solid on every key press. It has the ability to connect to multiple Bluetooth devices and still use the receiver provided to communicate with another without having to do anything beside pick the device on the orange keys. The wrist rest is padded and is something I didn't have on any other keyboard before this one. It definitely adds to the overall comfort of the unit.

This paired very quickly with my MacBook laptop and I like the ergonomics of it. The only drawback is the keys are loud, so loud the my wife asked me to stop using it. Too bad she waited over a month to tell me that as I can no longer return it. But if there is no one around, the keyboard works well. I also must be doing something wrong as the Function keys will not work unless I hold down the fn key first.